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BV12 VBF

2012 Renault Megane

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,945 mi
Last recorded54,945 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Renault Megane70,678 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VBF
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 54,945 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HEAVILY cracked/perished inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 47,516 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 47,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 41,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 38,632 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 38,567 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,462 miles

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

tyre rubber on all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 24 Mar 2020 36,462 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge of tread

tyre rubber on all four tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,299 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,972 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 24,246 miles

Front tyres both worn low on edges and perishing on side wall.

Nearside Front tyre has cut on side wall but not exposing cords.

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,687 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,633 miles

both front tyres showing heavy wear on edges but ok at this time

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BV12 VBF is a 2012 Renault Megane in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 VBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BV12 VBF is a 2012 Renault Megane, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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